A. Department of Building Safety Established. There is established in the City of Snohomish the Department of Building Safety and shall be under the administration and operational control of the Building/Fire Official as approved by the Mayor. The Building/Fire Official shall have the power and duties as set forth in this chapter and as set forth in the model codes adopted by reference in this chapter. The Department of Building Safety shall be the “administrative agency,” “authority having jurisdiction,” or “code compliance agency” as may be referenced in any code adopted, except where regulated or governed by another agency.

B. City Building/Fire Official Designation. The City of Snohomish designates the City Building Official as the City Fire Official, who shall be known as the City Building/Fire Official. Where the adopted codes reference “Code Official,” “Fire Code Official,” or “Building Official,” it shall mean the Building/Fire Official.

C. Snohomish County Fire District No. 4 Service Area. The City of Snohomish is within the Snohomish County Fire District No. 4 service area, as may be referenced in the adopted codes for the City of Snohomish, known as the “Fire District.”

D. Fire District Services Coordination. The City of Snohomish is the official responsible party for administration and enforcement of all adopted codes. The Fire District may designate an agent to coordinate plan review, inspection, and enforcement activity with the City Building/Fire Official. Applicable fees shall be as established by City Council resolution.

E. Establishment of Policies and Procedures. In addition to amendments located in the body of this chapter, the City Building/Fire Official may establish policies and procedures to clarify requirements for construction located within City limits. (Ord. 2483, 2024)